International students look away from Australia to other study destinations

Canada, Australia, international students, support, COVID, Melbourne, Filipinos

Many international students are rethinking their plans of studying in Australia. They have been disappointed with the lack of information Source: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels

Australia was warned to prepare for reputational damage among international students from closed borders and lack of welfare support.


highlights
  • 53% are considering changing destinations
  • Canada is fast becoming the destination of choice
  • Canada reopened its borders to international students in October
A survey of more than 1500 international students with applications or offers from Australian universities 


 

Canadian Government is extending welfare support to international students during the pandemic

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